Advanced Seminar in Archival Appraisal

This course is an advanced seminar for students pursuing the Archival Studies specialization, and an elective seminar for doctoral students.  The course examines and evaluates the contributions of key figures in the development of archival appraisal theory; identifies and evaluates distinct and related movements in archival appraisal; identifies cultural, political, sociological, and technological factors that can have an impact on appraisal methodologies; examines constructions of value by communities other than the archival community; and considers the potential biases introduced into the organizational and cultural record by the appraisal process.